The Best Farm Tours in Hawaiʻi to Savor the Soul of the Islands

In Hawaiʻi, the land feeds more than the body — it feeds the soul. From the lush valleys of Kauaʻi to the volcanic slopes of the Hawaiian Islands, farms are steeped in history, community, and aloha ʻāina — a deep love and respect for the soil.

Exploring these farms isn’t just about tasting tropical fruits or seeing where coffee grows. It’s a journey into the heart of each island’s culture and stories. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning traveler, these immersive farm tours offer a unique way to see, taste, and experience Hawaiʻi.

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While Oʻahu is best known for bustling beaches and big city energy, a quieter, greener side awaits in its agricultural communities.

Kahuku Farms

Address: 56-800 Kamehameha Hwy., Kahuku, HI 96731
Farm Café: Open daily from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Farm Tours: Available on weekends; check their website for the current schedule

Located on Oʻahu’s scenic North Shore, Kahuku Farms offers a delightful experience that combines agriculture with culinary delights. This family-owned farm provides guided walking tours where visitors can explore tropical fruit orchards and learn about sustainable farming practices unique to Hawaiʻi.

The tour includes a tractor-pulled wagon ride and insights into the cultivation of crops like papaya, apple bananas, and cacao. A knowledgeable guide enriches the experience by sharing valuable insights about the farm’s produce, history, and cultivation practices. After the tour, guests can enjoy farm-to-table treats at the Farm Café, including dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. It’s an educational and tasty adventure suitable for all ages.

Manoa Chocolate: Kamananui Cacao Orchard Tour

Address: Waialua, HI (exact location pfovided upon booking).
Farm Tours: Monday: 12 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.; Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday: 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Nestled in the hills of Waialua, this working cacao orchard offers a behind-the-scenes look at how chocolate is grown, harvested, and made — Hawaiʻi-style. Guided by the team from Mānoa Chocolate, the tour winds through shady groves with lessons on sustainable farming and hands-on cacao education. It ends, of course, with a tasting of Mānoa’s award-winning chocolate. Sweet, scenic, and full of flavor, reservations are required.

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The Big Island’s diverse climates — from misty rainforests to sunny lava fields — make it a farm lover’s paradise.

Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm

Address: 78-1136 Bishop Rd, Holualoa, HI 96725
Farm Tours: By appointment only

Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm offers an immersive dive into the world of 100% Kona coffee. You can sip and learn with a variety of tours that blend hands-on fun and local flavor. The signature farm tour takes you from seed to sip with unlimited tastings and sweet treats, while the Paniolo Roasting Tour lets you channel your inner Hawaiian cowboy and roast your own beans. Want to up your barista game? Book the “Brew Your Best Cup” session. Feeling artsy? The Paint n’ Sip experience pairs coffee with creativity for a chill, caffeine-fueled afternoon.

OK Farms

Address: 1570 Maikalani St., Hilo, HI 96720
Farm Tours: By appointment only

Perched along the Wailuku River in Hilo, OK Farms spans nearly 1,000 acres of fertile land. This family-owned estate cultivates a variety of crops, including coffee, macadamia nuts, cacao, and tropical fruits. Their guided tours offer an immersive experience through the orchards while providing insights into sustainable farming practices. A highlight is the private overlook of the iconic Rainbow Falls, offering a serene backdrop to your agricultural adventure.

Big Island Bees

Address: 82-1140 Meli Rd, Captain Cook, HI 96704
Farm Tours: By appointment only

Located in the Kona region, Big Island Bees offers family-friendly educational tours focused on beekeeping and honey production. Visitors can engage in live hive inspections, honey tastings, and gain insights into the beekeeping process.

Hawaiian Vanilla Company

Address: 43-2007 Paʻauilo Mauka Rd., Paʻauilo, HI 96776
Farm Tour and Lunch Experiences: Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m.

Tucked into the hills of Paʻauilo, this charming family-run farm is the first commercial vanilla operation in the United States. The scent of vanilla beans drying in the sun lingers in the air as you tour the shade houses and learn just how delicate — and labor-intensive — growing vanilla is. Their farm-to-table lunch adds an aromatic touch to your day, and be sure to swing by the gift shop, where you can buy cooking vanilla, vanilla-infused soaps, and taste one of the most incredible milkshakes you will ever sip.

Big Island Farms

Address: 46-4033 Kahana Dr, Honokaa, HI 96727
Farm Tours: By appointment

Situated on the Hamakua coast, Big Island Farms features extensive macadamia nut orchards and diverse permaculture gardens. Their guided tours include fresh fruit tasting and educational insights into regenerative farming practices.

Greenwell Farms

Address: 81-6581 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kealakekua, HI 96750
Farm Tours: Daily every half hour from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Established in 1850, Greenwell Farms stands as a pillar in Kona‘s coffee heritage. Their complimentary guided tours provide an intimate look into the coffee-making process, from cultivation to cup. As you wander through the verdant orchards, the scent of ripening coffee cherries fills the air, and the rich history of the farm comes alive through engaging narratives. The tour culminates in a tasting session, where you can savor 100% Kona coffee. No reservations are required; simply arrive 10–15 minutes before your desired tour time.

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Ono Organic Farms

Address: Hāna Hwy., Kipahulu, HI 96713
Farm Tours: Monday through Friday at 1:30 p.m.

On the remote eastern side of Maui, this family-owned organic farm has been cultivating tropical fruits for over 40 years. Think starfruit, durian, jackfruit, and over a dozen varieties of banana. Their fruit-tasting tour is a sensory explosion, and the drive along the legendary Hāna Highway is half the adventure. Advanced reservations are required.

Surfing Goat Dairy

Address: 3651 Omaopio Rd., Kula, HI 96790
Farm Tours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. through 3 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Located on the slopes of Haleakalā in Kula, Surfing Goat Dairy offers interactive tours of their working goat farm. Visitors can meet the goats, learn about the cheese-making process, and sample a variety of award-winning cheeses. The farm provides a delightful experience for all ages, combining education with the joy of interacting with friendly farm animals.